Puducherry
Moving from paddy and sugarcane to less water-intensive crops such as oilseeds, pulses and millets can help resolve the Cauvery water dispute
Posted on 14 Jan, 2013 12:10 AMWhat happens when two or more states are dependent on same water resource for agricultural purposes ? Do the states compete for the resource or are their needs sufficiently different from each other? What are the consequences of the competition for this precious resource?
This article sheds light on the dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, for sharing Cauvery river water. The ongoing tussle between the two states has seen a lot of unrest amongst farmers in form of dharnas, protests, rail roko and non-cooperation by citizens, and disagreement with the agreements made by their respective governments and unending negotiations by governments involved, to come to a mutually agreeable decision.
Green campus summit, Puducherry, April 4-5, 2013 - Submit abstracts by December 15, 2012 and register by March 10, 2013
Posted on 14 Dec, 2012 02:23 PMVenue
Industrial policy of Puducherry- A draft by Directorate of Industries &Commerce, Government of Puducherry (2012)
Posted on 28 Nov, 2012 07:30 PMThis draft by Directorate of Industries &Commerce, Government of Puducherry covers the following issues:
Caste discrimination in disaster situations in India - Reports by National Dalit Watch
Posted on 21 Sep, 2012 11:00 AMThe National Dalit Watch (NDW), an effort spearheaded by the National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights has prepared a number of reports on rampant caste discrimination and the urgent need for protection of human rights, particularly Dalit human rights during disaster situations.
FERAL invites applications JRF position for Puducherry - Apply by March 2012
Posted on 11 Mar, 2012 10:58 AMFERAL is a team working on various aspects of applied research on ecological and environmental issues. Our key areas of work include wildlife conservation, ecological restoration, natural resource management and capacity building in these areas. To provide a base and support for young researchers to follow their research interests and priorities. To impart training in ecological research, field survey techniques and tools. To apply ecological research to solve issues in natural resource management, conservation and advocacy.
Heavy rains continue in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala - News Roundup (16th to 30th November 2011)
Posted on 14 Dec, 2011 12:14 PMThe most affected will be Tamil Nadu followed by Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala leading to floods, overflowing of dams and damage to property. Assessments of the earthquake in Sikkim are now ready as information is finally available.
MSSRF/ICAR project invites applications for Research Associate & Field Assistance, Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry - Apply by December 20, 2011
Posted on 12 Dec, 2011 02:14 PMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) has all along been developing and following a pro-nature, pro-poor, pro-women and pro-sustainable on-farm and non-farm livelihoods through appropriate ecotechnology and knowledge empowerment.
Decentralised treatment and recycling of domestic wastewater - An integrated approach to water management - A pilot project - CPCB (2008)
Posted on 27 Oct, 2011 10:32 AMThis report by the Central Pollution and Control Board (CPCB) describes the various intervention measures chosen to reduce the ecological footprint of the Sangamam housing project at Auroville. These measures include water harvesting, recycling and waste management.
Conservation of Ousteri lake in Puducherry - Draft Comprehensive Management Action Plan by SACON
Posted on 26 Jul, 2011 11:54 AMThis Comprehensive Management Action Plan by the Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) deals with the various conservation and management interventions that can be taken up for long-term sustainability of Ousteri lake, the largest lake in Puducherry.
Wetlands in urban areas have always been exploited for several purposes due to anthropogenic activities. However, such activities may lead to alteration of wetland characteristics and thus cause changes in species composition and density. The Ousteri Lake (Oussudu Eri in Tamil) is rich in flora and fauna and is known to provide several ecological services including recharging underground aquifers and providing several livelihood options for the local community.